In the context of checks and balances among the branches of government, _________ can override presidential vetoes.
A. Congress B. the Parliament C. the Supreme Court D. voters
Right answer summary: Congress
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According to President Obama, what is the main challenge in thwarting homegrown terrorism?
a. minimizing civilian casualties b. preserving the privacy of American citizens c. no challenges to preventing domestic terrorism d. obtaining electronic communications of suspected domestic terrorists e. sorting through vast intelligence information gathered from surveillance efforts
In the United States, both the national and state governments have authority to enact laws and policies. This system is known as ______.
A. communism B. capitalism C. decentralization D. federalism
Scholars who explain the causes of terrorism with psychological factors primarily focus on a person's:
A. early childhood B. brain chemistry C. adolescence D. education E. socio-economic status
How does representative democracy differ from direct democracy?
A) In a representative democracy taxes are less obvious. B) In a direct democracy the individual citizens directly make policies, rules, and other governing decisions. C) A representative democracy eliminates the ability of the citizens to influence governing decisions. D) The only difference between the two is the way in which representatives are elected. E) Representative democracy allows more citizen involvement than direct democracy.